Academic Fraud Scandals Shake Open Science and Harvard's Reputation

Advocates for "open science" are warning of widespread academic fraud, highlighting the need for increased transparency and research integrity. Open science promotes the sharing of research data, methods, and findings to ensure reproducibility and accountability. However, concerns have been raised about the prevalence of scientific misconduct, including data manipulation, plagiarism, and publication bias. Efforts are being made to address these issues through initiatives such as pre-registration of studies, open access publishing, and stricter peer review processes.